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J70 AEC

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,348 mi
Last recorded38,348 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 AEC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible One fixing missing. (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 31,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 31,630 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 30,148 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking at tread area.

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,812 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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J70 AEC is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J70 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J70 AEC registered?

J70 AEC is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is J70 AEC safe to buy?

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